Diddy Helps Organize, Chips In For Thanksgiving Dinner For Fellow Fort Dix Inmates
'We just wanted to come together as a family and do our own thing,' he said.
Although Diddy’s last two thanksgivings probably weren’t ideal, he made sure this one was not only better for him but for every inmate currently incarcerated at FCI Fort Dix, where he is presently spending time. The entertainment mogul helped his fellow prisoners have a better-than-usual holiday this year.
According to TMZ, Diddy funded the meals that the inmates feasted on this past week. He worked with a group called Bankroll Bosses at the facility, as he funded the meal. Diddy reportedly bought the food from the prison commissary, had it prepared over two days, and then made sure every housing unit at Fort Dix received the meals, according to one of his representatives.
“Thanksgiving, to me, is about making sure other people eat. Everybody misses their family. People get depressed during the holidays. We just wanted to come together as a family and do our own thing,” the “It’s All About the Benjamins” producer told the media outlet.
TMZ also spoke with a former gang leader, B.I., who helped organize the meals being prepared and delivered to the inmates.
“We cooked the food and sent it to all the buildings. Enough for about 200 people in each building. It took two days to prep everything.”
Diddy is at the facility serving a 50-month prison term after being convicted on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act in July.
The mogul seems to be adjusting to prison life well.
“There’s a lot of misinterpretations about prison. There is a strong brotherhood. We all look out for each other. It’s nothing but a positive thing,” Diddy informs TMZ. “It’s like a little bit of home in a dark place.”
His expected release date is May 28, 2028, but he could be coming home before the date if he completes a drug treatment program at the facility that’s designed to cut time for successful completion.
Popular TikTok Content Creator Marquay The Goat Has Died At 24
He had 6.9 million followers on TikTok and 479,000 on Instagram.
A popular TikTok personality who amassed seven million followers and used the moniker Marquay The Goat has died, according to a social media post by his mother, Sonja Collins.
She expressed the bad news a day before Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.
“My heart is brokenMy baby, my last one, my SnuggaBug, my Marquay is no longer here with meHe was the sweetest person he didn’t have a mean bone in his bodyI needed him longer than God allowed me to have himHe spoiled me and his Dad, Elzie, he always said because we spoiled himThank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers, enjoy the rest of your day#putGodfirstinallyoudo#naturalbeauty#love#lastone#son#mybaby#bestfriend“
TMZ reported that the 24-year-old had 6.9 million followers on TikTok and 479,000 on Instagram.
According to People, Marquay Collins was pronounced dead on No. 26 at 6:20 a.m. His death has been listed as “undetermined” as an autopsy is being conducted to find out the exact cause of death, based on a conversation with Buddy Bryan, the Muscogee County Coroner.
Bryan told the media outlet that Marquay was in a car accident earlier this month in Atlanta on Nov. 7. After going to the hospital and being examined, he was released the same day. But when he went home, he started complaining of various aches and pains across his body.
“After returning home, he was complaining of headaches, neck, shoulder and spine pain,” Bryan said. He also stated that the TikToker had discussed the issues with his brother, adding that Marquay also complained of “shortness of breath” and a “headache.”
The New York Post reported that he was still posting to his social media account 24 hours before the announcement of his death. A video clip of a lotion review is in his last post.
He had become popular for his reviews of food and fast cars. Marquay also posted comedy and lifestyle clips.
The Grambling State University Tigers will take on the Southern University Jaguars.
Fans in New Orleans presumably have had their Thanksgiving meals and are now settled in to watch the 52nd Annual Bayou Classic, which is taking place on Nov. 29 at the Caesars Superdome at 1 p.m.
This year’s classic will pit the Grambling State University Tigers against the Southern University Jaguars, with the football teams fighting for the chance to emerge victorious. Meanwhile, the Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band will show off its musical talents against the Grambling State University World-Famed Tiger Marching Band during halftime.
“This annual tradition is more than a football game – it’s a full weekend celebrating HBCU excellence, legacy, and culture,” said Dottie Belletto, president and CEO of New Orleans Convention Company, Inc. (NOCCI), the event management firm for the 52nd Annual Bayou Classic, said in a written statement.
But, before fans witness the contest between the two institutions on the gridiron, there is a concert that takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 2 Chainz headlines, with H3edband, T99zy, BJ So Cole, Giovanni Weart, and Deejay Juice rounding out the rest of the talent to perform.
According to WWLTV, the weekend also included an educational component alongside the recreational and athletic portions. On Nov. 28, the first-ever Bayou Business Bowl took place at the Hyatt Regency. The bowl involved students from the competing schools competing in a Shark Tank–style pitch competition. The students were allowed to pitch business concepts to industry leaders, investors, and regional stakeholders with an opportunity to take home $10,000 in prizes.
There was also a fun-filled event right outside the Caesars Superdome, where fans gathered for an additional weekend event, Sprite’s Beats Before Battle. The party featured music, Sprite tastings, and giveaways, bringing people together to help celebrate the Bayou Classic right before the Battle of the Bands.
But, before the Bayou Classic weekend is over, fans can catch GloRilla and 2 Chainz at 10 p.m. at the METROpolitan Nightclub, where the official Bayou Classic Celebrity After-Party will take place.
Serena Williams Teaches Her 2-Year-Old Daughter How To Swing A Racket
The Instagram post shows the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion demonstrating form to her daughter, Adira River Ohanian.
Tennis legend Serena Williams recently captivated social media by sharing photos of her teaching the sport to her youngest daughter, two-year-old Adira River Ohanian.
The Instagram post shows the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion demonstrating form to the toddler, who stood on a backyard court with a ball on her tiny racket.
Williams shared the images with the caption, “This is me sharing my passion for tennis with my youngest daughter.”
The new photos also prompted questions about Williams’ older daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian, Jr., whom the tennis star welcomed shortly before winning the 2017 Australian Open. Olympia, now 8 years old, began playing tennis as a toddler. However, Williams has been open about Olympia’s shifting interests.
Williams previously shared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Olympia was “alright” at tennis. She explained that, though she’d signed her daughter up for lessons with a coach, her daughter didn’t take a liking to the sport. However, Williams says she is currently “trying to figure out a way to get her to play a little bit.”
Williams is adamant that she will never pressure either of her daughters to pursue the sport that made her and her sister, Venus Williams, global icons. Instead of focusing on professional tennis, Williams prioritizes nurturing their individuality.
“I want them to always be certain of who they are and never shy away from being themselves,” she stated, adding that the goal is about “celebrating what sets them apart and feeling strong and comfortable with who they are.”
While Williams ensures her daughters pursue their own passions, the champion has been exploring new racket sports herself in her post-retirement life. However, her new hobbies are not without incident. During a recent appearance on Good Sports with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson, Williams revealed she has quit pickleball, the rapidly growing paddle sport, after sustaining an injury. Williams explained that the pickleball racket is “actually way heavier” and smaller than a tennis racket, which led to her hurting herself.
“Ever since I hurt myself, I’ve been like meh,” she stated.
Instead, Williams expressed her preference for Padel, another fast-paced racket sport she enjoys. Perhaps, the introduction of Padel will spark Olympia’s attention as little Adira practices for the 2040 Olympics.
Craig Robinson, Brother Of Michelle Obama, Selected As Princeton Baccalaureate Speaker
Robinson graduated from the Ivy League institution in 1983.
Princeton University announced its selection of alum Craig Robinson, the brother of former first lady Michelle Obama, to deliver the Baccalaureate address for the Class of 2026.
The Baccalaureate ceremony will take place in the University Chapel on May 24, 2026, marking the return to campus of the accomplished executive, who graduated from the institution in 1983.
“I was so honored and surprised,” Robinson told The Daily Princetonian, immediately clearing his schedule to accept the invitation.
Class of 2026 President Minna Abdella said fellow seniors are “grateful for the opportunity to learn” from Robinson.
“We are inspired by his example of character. Throughout his career as a celebrated athlete, accomplished coach and distinguished leader in both higher education, and the private sector, he has embodied Princeton’s informal motto, ‘In the Nation’s Service and the Service of Humanity,’” Abdella said. “His commitment to mentorship and empowering others represents the very best of what we hope to carry with us beyond our time at Princeton.”
Storied basketball player, coach and commentator Craig Robinson '83 (@CraigMalRob) will be Princeton’s 2026 Baccalaureate speaker.
Robinson majored in sociology, the athlete and intellectual wrote his thesis on “The Nature of Informal Social Structures” within a Prison. Furthermore, he was an athletic standout on the men’s basketball team, leading the team to three Ivy League titles.
His younger sister, Michelle Obama ’85, followed him to campus after his graduation, continuing the family’s connection to the Ivy League institution. Robinson expressed that attending Princeton “absolutely changed my life.”
After graduation, Robinson played professional basketball in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, he returned to the United States and began coaching at the Illinois Institute of Technology before shifting his focus entirely to finance, earning an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He also served on Princeton’s Board of Trustees from 2018 to 2022.
Beyond his professional roles, Robinson served as a surrogate for Barack Obama during his 2008 presidential campaign. Now, as he prepares to address the Class of 2026, he remains focused on offering valuable and relatable advice.
“I’m hoping that I won’t sound like one of these old men,” he told the Daily Princetonian. Robinson says he wants his message to mean “something to as many as possible” for the new graduates.
The fund will work in partnership with the Black Boy Joy Foundation to advance research, expand awareness, and support families affected by “one of the most lethal forms of cancer.”
Why Pancreatic Cancer Impacts Black Communities More
Musician and philanthropist Jean-Claude Kalí established the Black Boy Joy Foundation in 2020. The foundation is committed to redefining the narrative of mental health within the Black community. Its mission is to “illuminate the path to joy and resilience for Black boys and men” through comprehensive, barrier-free mental health services & innovative master classes offered globally.
Pancreatic cancer disproportionately affects Black communities. According to research from Johns Hopkins University, pancreatic cancer is higher in Black Americans than in any other racial group. Black Americans are also more often diagnosed with advanced, and therefore, inoperable cancer.
As researchers from Johns Hopkins University point out, studies suggest that environmental and socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in why pancreatic cancer is more prevalent in Black American communities. Cigarette smoking, which causes about 25% of pancreatic cancer, is more common among African Americans. Other risk factors for pancreatic cancer that are more common in African Americans include diabetes mellitus, pancreatitis, and being overweight.
“Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most formidable and lethal malignancies globally, with a survival rate of scarcely 13 percent. Its insidious onset and frequent late-stage diagnosis render it particularly devastating. Black men and boys bear a disproportionate burden, experiencing the highest incidence and mortality rates,” Kalí said in a statement.
Florida Lottery Touts Millions In Aid To HBCUs As Leaders Crack Down On Teaching Black History
In 2022, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the "Stop WOKE Act" in 2022, restricting schools and businesses from promoting certain concepts about race, gender, racism, social privilege, and more.
During halftime at the Florida Classic between HBCUs, Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Bethune-Cookman University, representatives from the Florida Lottery presented the schools with an on-field check presentation to highlight the lottery’s support of higher education throughout the Sunshine State.
Representatives from the state lottery took to the field to highlight how the lottery has impacted students attending both institutions. Lottery leaders said the agency has contributed more than $76 million to FAMU and B-CU combined through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, according to WFTV.
“We are honored to stand alongside institutions like FAMU and B-CU, and we remain proud to contribute to education across the entire state of Florida,” said Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis.
Davis is currently the secretary of the Florida Lottery and the incoming athletic director for FAMU. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, he will start his new role on Jan. 5. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Davis in October 2020. As he prepares for his new role at FAMU, the community has criticized the move. He is the latest executive from the DeSantis administration to lead FAMU.
In May 2025, Marva Johnson was selected as the new president of FAMU. The decision generated controversy due to her political ties with DeSantis, who has vowed to reduce DEI programs and scale back the teaching of Black history. DeSantis signed the “Stop WOKE Act” in 2022, restricting schools and businesses from promoting certain concepts about race, gender, racism, social privilege, and more.
About The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, funded by the state of Florida, provides scholarships based on high school academic achievement for postsecondary education in Florida. The program offers different award levels, each with its own eligibility criteria and award amounts.
The Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) award covers 100% of tuition and fees, and the Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) award covers 75%. In addition to GPA requirements, high school seniors must submit test scores and complete a community service work-hour requirement.
“Together with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), the Florida Lottery has helped over 1 million scholars and counting receive a postsecondary education through the Bright Futures Scholarship program,” a statement on the program website reads.
When officials presented the check during the Florida Classic, state lottery leaders said they have donated over $76 million to universities statewide so far this year.
Atlanta Tattoo Artist Gets Ink Designed By A 6-Year-Old
Marlon Blake, a veteran artist at Iron Palm Tattoo Studio, inked a design created by Sage Williams after the boy won the studio’s annual drawing competition.
Marlon Blake, an Atlanta tattoo artist, has used his own body as a permanent canvas to encourage a 6-year-old artist’s growing talent.
Blake, a veteran artist at Iron Palm Tattoo Studio, inked a design created by Sage Williams after the boy won the studio’s annual drawing competition, CBS News reported.
For over a decade, Blake has lived by a simple rule: “Wake up every day and do exactly what you love to do.”
His passion involves creating permanent art on people. When he saw Sage’s submission to the contest, he admired it. Although the design itself appeared simple to an experienced tattoo artist, the maturity and originality of the work from such a young creator “absolutely blew [Blake] away,” he told CBS News.
Sage’s creative talent stems from dedicated practice, and he proudly stated, “I worked very hard for this,” adding that his success comes from being “very intelligent.” His father guides him, but the creative vision is his own. One of Sage’s paintings now hangs proudly in the studio, giving the young artist a permanent presence in the artistic space.
The annual drawing competition typically involves the winning design being used by the shop. Yet, when Blake realized no one had stepped up to use Sage’s design on their own body, he made a decision. Blake would make the artwork a permanent fixture on his own body. The winning design now graces Blake’s leg.
Blake felt a strong connection to Sage, recognizing a spark of his own childhood self in the young boy.
“Around that age is when I realized that I had the talent as an artist,” Blake told the outlet.
Because he sees so much potential in the child, Blake wants to remain a part of Sage’s life, encouraging his future. The tattoo serves as a powerful, unfading message of support from one artist to the next. Blake views the ink on his skin as a constant reminder to the young winner to “take [his] art serious” and “follow through with it.”
Brandon Hammond Reunites With Vivica A. Fox For ‘Soul Food’ Sunday Dinner And Documentary
Actor Brandon Hammond is keeping the legacy of the 1997 cult classic "Soul Food" alive with a Sunday dinner event and upcoming documentary.
Actor Brandon Hammond is working to keep the legacy of the cult classic film “Soul Food”alive through a recent Sunday dinner event and an upcoming documentary celebrating the film’s 30th anniversary.
On Nov. 23, Hammond — best known as Ahmad in the 1997 film — reunited with Vivica A. Fox (Maxine) and Morgan Méchelle Smith (Kelly) for a special “Soul Food Sunday Dinner” event. In partnership with Cult Classics, 1010 Wine & Events, and R.C. Bonds PR, the evening featured a screening of “Soul Food” at the historic Miracle Theater, an intimate Q&A with Hammond and Fox, and a soulful Sunday dinner hosted by 1010 Wine & Events.
Created to honor one of Black cinema’s most beloved films and capture the family warmth of the holidays, the event aimed to revive the tradition of Sunday Dinner and introduce the legacy of “Soul Food” to a new generation. For Hammond, the event offered a chance to reunite with his onscreen “mom,” whom he still speaks with regularly as they collaborate on the upcoming Soul Food documentary.
“It was amazing. You know, it’s funny because I talk to Vivica pretty regularly,” Hammond told BLACK ENTERPRISE. “So it’s always good to get together with her. Even though we talk, at least, you know, probably every other week, especially now that she’s an executive producer of the Soul Food reunion doc. So we were even conversing a lot on business.”
“But that’s mom, you know, I’ve known her most of my life,” he added with a smile.
The documentary has been two years in the making, Hammond shared. With initial plans of simply hosting a reunion event for the film’s 25th anniversary in 2022, Hammond spoke with his business partner, Genesis Scott, who helped spark the idea for a reunion documentary that catches up with the entire cast to discuss the impact of the film and its continued prominence within the Black community.
“This is like my love letter to a movie that has meant so much to me both personally and professionally,” Hammond said, after making nods to the accolades that came after his standout role in the film.
Hammond says that while fans have enjoyed reunions of beloved ’90s shows like “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Martin,” and “Friends,” cult-favorite films rarely get the same spotlight. He believes Soul Food is the perfect movie to bring people back together — a story that resonated deeply with its cast and crew, and with audiences who saw their own families reflected on screen.
“Soul Food is also right along with those other projects on like legacy IP. And we should celebrate this film,” Hammond declared.
He credits Fox for being the first to champion the project, providing early investment that allowed him to film an interview with Irma P. Hall, the legendary Big Mama. Since then, cast members including Nia Long, Vanessa Williams, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, and others have joined in. After Hall’s interview, Hammond says the support spread “like a domino effect.”
“The entire cast agreed to be in it. Everybody, you know, Michael, Vanessa, Mekhi, Nia, of course, Viv,” Hammond shared.
The challenge, he says, is coordinating the packed schedules of so many high-profile cast members and getting them together in one place.
“They’re so iconic and busy and they’re always working. So it’s been a little bit trying to coordinate that,” Hammond said.
The documentary also holds personal significance for Hammond, who plans to share his own story through the film, including why he stepped away from acting after his breakout role in Soul Food.
“The documentary is not only a reunion, but I’m also going to be going into my own personal journey, because so many people had questions as to why I stopped acting,” he shared. “And for so long, I didn’t really give answers to that question. But in the documentary, we really go into it. We really go into my journey personally as well. And we connect how the ‘Soul Food’film and my ‘Soul Food’family have helped me to get to this place of kind of taking my power back, if you will, and telling my story.”
As the film’s 30th anniversary nears, Hammond is pushing to complete the documentary in time for fans to enjoy. However, amid current economic challenges impacting the entertainment industry, he notes that additional funding is still needed to bring the project across the finish line.
“We’re about 30%, 40% through the film. But we are looking for support, like investors, fans,” Hammond said. And you know, we financially, you know, to finish the film, to complete it, and to get it out by 2027 to coincide with the 30th anniversary. Look, we need that fan support. People, I know they want it. But you know, this industry is in a weird place right now. So it’s been a little difficult to get it to the finish line, but I know we will. So please, just anybody out there wanting to help, please reach out to me and anybody connected to [the film].”
NFL’s Only Brother-Sister Duo: Ashley & Trey Smith Are Living Their Dream
For the Smiths, their journey is less about individual glory and more about ensuring their legacy uplifts others.
Ashley Smith and Trey Smith are rare as they are the only sibling duo working for the NFL. Trey Smith is a guard for the Kansas City Chiefs, while Ashley is a member of the NFL’s front office staff.
Their journey began in Tennessee and was fueled by a shared dream. It is unique among the league’s thousands of employees and players.
Trey, a formidable presence on the offensive line, was the 226th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Still, he has rapidly established himself as one of the league’s premier guards. Trey has won two Super Bowl rings with the Kansas City Chiefs. While he makes an impact running plays on the field, Ashley dedicates her career to supporting players off the field, a role that extends the family’s presence across the entire organization.
Ashley runs the NFL’s Player Engagement Program, which provides comprehensive support to athletes and their families. The program furnishes resources to guide players through the personal and professional demands of an NFL career. The programs help fill in the gaps for players and their families off the field, addressing everything from financial wellness to physical and mental health.
The siblings shared a close relationship growing up in Tennessee. In an interview with CBS News, Trey spoke highly about this upbringing and his late mother, calling her his “dream incubator.”
Ashley, nine years his senior, was 24 years old when their mother passed away in 2015. Their combined success, one achieving excellence as an athlete and the other as an administrator, proves that there is more than one path to the NFL. Ashley believes their story holds a greater purpose, stating she hopes their lives will “inspire generations to come.”
The Smiths’ journey is a powerful testament to the dedication, resilience, and faith required to thrive at the highest level of professional sports, whether competing on Sundays or shaping the organization behind the scenes.
But the Smiths’ commitment to the next generation extends beyond the gridiron; together, they actively pursue community outreach. Recently, Trey and Ashley partnered with Girl Scouts Heart of the South to host an all-girls flag football camp and pep rally in their home state of Tennessee.
The sibling pair wants to use their unique positions in the NFL to create tangible opportunities for others. For the Smiths, their journey is less about individual glory and more about ensuring their legacy uplifts others, proving that a family dream can indeed inspire generations.
My baby, my last one, my SnuggaBug, my Marquay is no longer here with me
He was the sweetest person he didn’t have a mean bone in his body
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